Toxic levels of industrial chemicals like diethylene glycol—commonly used in antifreeze—have no place in medicines.
A new UNODC & @WHO report shows how criminal networks exploit weak oversight to infiltrate supply chains, putting children at risk.
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Children’s rights are human rights.
However, in too many places around the world, their rights are under attack.
Conflicts, climate change and economic crises are endangering their futures.
@UNICEF is working around the world #ForEveryChild: https://t.co/CgKkL76zSs
Today, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, I honour the memory of my three colleagues who laid down their lives in our fight against human trafficking and slavery.
Dhoomdas was beaten to death by the stone quarry mafia in Faridabad. Adarsh Kishore was gunned down for standing up to slave masters in Haryana. Kalu Kumar lost his life while educating communities in Jharkhand, one of the largest source regions for child trafficking.
Their sacrifices are a stark reminder that the fight for freedom comes at a cost, but silence costs far more.
I also salute thousands of individuals, organisations, and governments who continue this fight with unwavering commitment. Yet this systemic injustice persists: children are still bought and sold for less than the price of animals. It continues because traffickers profit immensely with minimal risk and that profit fuels the cycle.
We urgently need strong laws, adequate allocation of resources, and accountable enforcement. Above all, we need compassion. Compassion not as charity, but as a powerful moral force for action.
Drug cartels in Europe traffic children, using them as spotters or drug couriers.
Early identification, stronger child protection and tailored support to child victims are key to ending their exploitation.
#EndHumanTrafficking
On the eve of World Day against Trafficking in Persons (July 30), sharing some advice to fellow kids and their parents to safeguard against child/human trafficking.
@UNODC@UNODC_ROSA
Initiated an awareness program among the students of VIP's International School & other young visitors to 'Save Tigers' on the eve of #InternationalTigerDay2025 @ Nehru Zoological Park, hHyderabad.
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